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DEAD -OOS - 19" LCD monitor - 800 contrast, 250 brightness, 8ms response - $120 !!, staples.com, no name brand (vseven)

I bought a coupon on Ebay for .99, plus shipping less than $4. It did stack and I got this monitor for about $130. The easy rebate did not work on the Staples website. I will have to mail it in. JD
- JD Anderson
- Post #11
- May 9, 2006
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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HOT* 35mm film scanner Minolta Dimage 5400 II $490

I own two of these scanners and they really are great. Get one if you have the need for one! JD
- JD Anderson
- Post #6
- Jan 20, 2006
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Hard Drive Deals for week of 10/23/05

I just ordered the 120GB Seagate from Best Buy and chose in store pickup. It has only been 15 minutes and I already received an email stating it is ready for pick up. Not bad, $35 for this drive! Thanks for the post. JD
- JD Anderson
- Post #15
- Oct 24, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder

OK, one more quick question... Does this find the activation code, or the CD key? I ran it and came up with a what appears to be a CD Key, but it does not match the CD key listed on the Windows XP sticker on the side of the case (this is a Dell computer). Does anyone know if this software...
- JD Anderson
- Post #8
- Oct 22, 2005
- Forum: Operating Systems
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WD 74 Raptor SATA

I have one in an Antec P180 case. It is very fast, and I never hear it. I'm not sure about all the discussion about HDD noise. I have a couple of Dell computers that sound like a wind tunnel. The case fan and the CD/DVD drives are extremely loud. I don't think you will have any noise...
- JD Anderson
- Post #26
- Oct 3, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Post the specs of the first PC you ever owned....

My first was a squirrel powered abacus. I couldn't afford the nuts to feed the squirrel anymore, so I eventyally bought a Packard Bell 486SX, 4MB of RAM, 210 MB HDD, 5 1/4" floppy and a dot matrix printer! I think it cost about $2200. JD
- JD Anderson
- Post #95
- Sep 30, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Is Newegg becoming Screwegg?

I recently built a system and bought most of it from Newegg. I did find a couple of components cheaper (one from Techonweb and one from buy.com). I went ahead and bought the two components else where. I saved a total of $40 and spent over an hour looking around for lower prices. $40 is not...
- JD Anderson
- Post #106
- Sep 22, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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First build for a customer

I am about to complete my first build for a customer. He wants a system for about $700 parts, and I?m charging a $100 build fee. How does this look for about $675 shipped? Anything you would do different, given the circumstances? $72.00 - ASRock 939Dual-SATA2 Socket 939 ULi M1695 ATX AMD...
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- Sep 19, 2005
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Computer Building
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Mid-Range Video Cards...Which To Pick!

Nevermind, wrong board... JD
- JD Anderson
- Post #7
- Sep 17, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Benchmark/Diagnostic Software

Hello, I have downloaded some benchmark software, but I'm not sure how to use it properly. I'd like to be able to tell where the bottleneck is in my system. I noticed in Photoshop during a batch process that my CPU usage is at 100%, but only 1GB of my 2 GB's of RAM are being used. I set...
- JD Anderson
- Thread
- Sep 16, 2005
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Windows
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Two successful builds now!

Oh yeah, I almost forgot. Here are my specs: My nice system: Antec Performance P180 Case Seasonic S12-500W Power Supply MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum SLI Socket 939 Mother Board AMD Athlon 64 3700+ San Diego CPU Retail OCZ 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 400 (PC 3200) Dual...
- JD Anderson
- Post #12
- Sep 16, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Two successful builds now!

I was an Electronics Technician and Reactor Operator in the Nuclear Power field for 12 years, and I've been a Project Manager in the Semiconductor Industry for almost 10 years (currently at Intel Fab23 in Colorado Springs). I also do portrait photography, weddings and event photography, as well...
- JD Anderson
- Post #11
- Sep 16, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Two successful builds now!

You are evil... LOL
- JD Anderson
- Post #3
- Sep 16, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Two successful builds now!

I had never worked on a computer until two weeks ago. I built a high end system and had no problems, no glitches. I built a low end budget system, reusing CD RW, HDD, Wireless network PCI card, Floppy, etc. Some of the components were 4-6 years old, so I wondered how it would work...
- JD Anderson
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- Sep 16, 2005
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Computer Building
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Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder

Well, after I get the key code, I'm going to reformat the drive and reinstall the OS. I guess it doesn't matter if it is Spyware... Is that an OK assumption? JD EDIT: Thanks NWeaver... You beat me to the punch!
- JD Anderson
- Post #4
- Sep 16, 2005
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder

Hi, My CD holder with all of my software was stolen ahwile back. I need to reinstall Windows XP on one of my computers. I recently bought Windows XP Pro for a new system build, so I have a disk. I'd like to find my key code on the older system so I can reinstall. Is Magical Jelly Bean...
- JD Anderson
- Thread
- Sep 16, 2005
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Build your own Laptop????

I just took a look at prices and it does not seem worth it. Maybe someday... JD
- JD Anderson
- Post #6
- Sep 14, 2005
- Forum: Laptops
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Newbie 'what should I buy' post

Check slickdeals.net I think I saw a 250GB HDD for about $60 after rebates. Also, they are showing McAffee Virus scan free after rebates. I'm probably off a little on the HDD numbers, but it is in that ballpark. JD
- JD Anderson
- Post #9
- Sep 14, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Build your own Laptop????

There are a bazillion sources for system parts for PC's, but has anyone built their own laptop? Having built a couple of PC's now, I'd like to try to build a laptop. There are sites to have custom laptops built for you, but is there a source for laptop parts, including 'case with screen'...
- JD Anderson
- Thread
- Sep 14, 2005
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Laptops
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Budget build for my 5 year old

Thanks! Finally, somebody actually read what I wrote! JD
- JD Anderson
- Post #28
- Sep 14, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Budget build for my 5 year old

I have three boys, and they each have their own computer. This build is because Jonah's MB died. They all started with computers when they were about 1 1/2 years old. The educational games out today are great! My oldest was reading when he was still three. His standardized test scores...
- JD Anderson
- Post #23
- Sep 13, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Budget build for my 5 year old

LOL... I was also 5 in 1970. I thought I was pretty high tech when I 'shaved' my kung fu grip GI Joe with the fingernail clippers! They are hard plastic now... Back then, they had fuzzy hair and beards. Well, at least until I got to them. Thanks for the advice on the mother board. I'll...
- JD Anderson
- Post #11
- Sep 12, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Budget build for my 5 year old

I want to build a budget system for my 5 year old. He will be online (PBSkids, Nick, Disney, etc) and play some simple educational games (Jumpstart, EyeSpy, Veggie Tales, etc). This is what I'm planning to use: AMD Sempron 64 2500+ Palermo 800MHz FSB Socket 754 Retail $59 Kingston ValueRAM...
- JD Anderson
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- Sep 12, 2005
- Replies: 28
- Forum: Computer Building
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Is this possible?

I have a wireless network set up at home with three computers on it to share cable internet access. I do wedding and portrait photography and have a dedicated PC for editing, that is not on the network and not on the internet. Is there a way to add this stand alone PC to the network so I can...
- JD Anderson
- Thread
- Sep 9, 2005
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Networking
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Network question

Sorry... Wrong board. I'll put this in Networking. JD
- JD Anderson
- Post #2
- Sep 9, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Network question

I have a wireless network set up at home with three computers on it to share cable internet access. I do wedding and portrait photography and have a dedicated PC for editing, that is not on the network and not on the internet. Is there a way to add this stand alone PC to the network so I...
- JD Anderson
- Thread
- Sep 9, 2005
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Computer Building
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P180 vs the rest of the world

I just built a system with the P180. The PSU mounts in the bottom. I barely got one the 12v ATX cable to reach to the top of the MB. It fit with no problems until I put in the Video card. Routing around it was tough. There is a little strain on the cable, but not too much. I need to look...
- JD Anderson
- Post #13
- Aug 29, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Benchmark/Diagnostic Software

I just built my first system and I'm wondering what software to use to check performance and do a diagnostic. I found SandraLite 2005 on CNET. Is this one OK?? Any suggestions? Thanks, JD
- JD Anderson
- Thread
- Aug 26, 2005
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Windows
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First ever system build went smoothly!!

Thanks... I downloaded it and will put it on the new computer tonight. Is there any benchmark/diagnostic software I can download?? JD
- JD Anderson
- Post #9
- Aug 26, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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First ever system build went smoothly!!

Ok... Now I'm back into unfamiliar territory. What is Prime 95? Are there other diagnostic utilities I should run? This computer will not be on the internet. Can I download utilities on another computer and burn a CD to run them on the new rig? Thanks, JD
- JD Anderson
- Post #5
- Aug 26, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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First ever system build went smoothly!!

I built my first system last night, and it all went smoothly with no issues! I spent a couple of hours spinning my wheels trying to figure out conflicts in the instructions between the mother board, case, power supply, video card, etc. I finally threw them all away and built the system just...
- JD Anderson
- Thread
- Aug 26, 2005
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Computer Building
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First System Build Tonight!

First system build is complete! No problems at all! I spent over two hours trying to work out conflicts in all the different instructions. Each component has an instruction sheet, and none of them mesh 100%. I finally threw them away and just worked off the mother board diagram. I got it...
- JD Anderson
- Post #18
- Aug 26, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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First System Build Tonight!

Thanks KoolDrew... That guide will be a big help! JD
- JD Anderson
- Post #12
- Aug 25, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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First System Build Tonight!

More good pointers, and thanks for the offer of help via email. I'm sure I'll run into something weird along the way!! This system is going to be a stand alone Photoshop/Video Editing machine and will not be connected to the internet, by the way. I'm planning to skip the Antivirus, Spam...
- JD Anderson
- Post #11
- Aug 25, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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First System Build Tonight!

Yes, I've bought the stuff... I'm just looking for pointers like Mike gave me. Any 'heads up' that will save me time and frustration. Thanks, JD
- JD Anderson
- Post #6
- Aug 25, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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First System Build Tonight!

I'm building my first system tonight, without help (YIKES) Does anyone have any last minute wisdom, or see any issues with what I've bought? I've been reading lots of forums here and the info is great. Any feedback would begreatly appreciated! JD Antec Performance P180 Case Seasonic...
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- Aug 25, 2005
- Replies: 19
- Forum: Computer Building
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Need a 21" CRT for graphics

I am a wedding photographer and do lots of Photoshop work. I want to upgrade to a 21" CRT. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks, JD
- JD Anderson
- Thread
- Aug 19, 2005
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Computer Building
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Ready to build my first PC

OK, for $10, I guess it is better to have it there if I need it. My understanding is that Photoshop doesn't benefit from top of the line graphics cards. I was told a decent mid-level card will do well. I don't play games (three kids, full time job as an Project Manager at Intel, side...
- JD Anderson
- Post #9
- Aug 19, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Ready to build my first PC

Do I have any need for a 3.5 floppy? I've heard you need one for Raid configurations, but I'm not doing that. Thanks, JD
- JD Anderson
- Post #6
- Aug 19, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Ready to build my first PC

Wow... You guys are making this sound easy... Do you know of a good tutorial for setting things up, or will it all be in the component manuals. I've been reading threads here and I've seen people talking about setting up the Memory timing in the BIOS. I'm sure there is lots to learn before I...
- JD Anderson
- Post #5
- Aug 19, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building

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